The word of the day game

[cathexis]

A performance of a piece of music or drama.

new word.......shenanigans

good hearted jokes or prank (Irish origin)


New Word : settee

[homoe]

good hearted jokes or prank (Irish origin)


New Word : settee

A small sofa type piece of furniture to sit upon in the parlor in olden days!

new word......wash-woman

[cathexis]

A small sofa type piece of furniture to sit upon in the parlor in olden days!

new word......wash-woman

a woman hired to perform laundry, dry, iron, starch, and hang clothing


New Word: butler

[homoe]

washwoman:

a term used to describe a woman (and in some cases, a man), who consistently spreads gossip.

[cathexis]

washwoman:

a term used to describe a woman (and in some cases, a man), who consistently spreads gossip.

Merriam-Webster
A woman who washes clothes for a living; a laundress

[Kätzchen]

washwoman:

a term used to describe a woman (and in some cases, a man), who consistently spreads gossip.

I wonder if this is an regional term or euphemism, homoe????

I didn't see your new word, so I'll kick off our New Word Game (by BFP member Tucker) with two new words: one for you and one for you .... (that's two :blush: ) :giggle: :eyebat: :bow:

Homoe's New Word: Realities

[Kätzchen]

I wonder if this is an regional term or euphemism, homoe????

I didn't see your new word, so I'll kick off our New Word Game (by BFP member Tucker) with two new words: one for you and one for you .... (that's two :blush: ) :giggle: :eyebat: :bow:

Homoe's New Word: Realities

Realities is an exquisite perfume offering by Liz Claiborne....it's homoe's favorite scent on an woman..... **** HOOOO-HA!!!*****

(Scent of a Woman, film reference) :stillheart:


New Word (for homoe): Homo


:blush: :jester: :rubberducky: :firetruck:

[cathexis]

General Game---For Anyone

Definition: any player


New Word: enterococci

[homoe]

Merriam-Webster
A woman who washes clothes for a living; a laundress

Yes correct I just wanted to add another definition as well...your's was correct indeed :hangloose:

[homoe]

Realities is an exquisite perfume offering by Liz Claiborne....it's homoe's favorite scent on an woman..... **** HOOOO-HA!!!*****

(Scent of a Woman, film reference) :stillheart:


New Word (for homoe): Homo


:blush: :jester: :rubberducky: :firetruck:

Now movies quotes are crossing threads............:giggle:

[homoe]

Realities is an exquisite perfume offering by Liz Claiborne....it's homoe's favorite scent on an woman..... **** HOOOO-HA!!!*****

(Scent of a Woman, film reference) :stillheart:


New Word (for homoe): Homo


:blush: :jester: :rubberducky: :firetruck:

Homo is a shorten version of homosexual........

[~ocean]

Homo is a shorten version of homosexual........

gay :) ...........

[cathexis]

gay :) ...........

gay 1) happy, carefree, frivolous

gay 2) a positive connotation of the word homosexual

:happyjump::LGBTQFlag:

[homoe]

new word...........glottis

[Kätzchen]

new word...........glottis


That's the location of vocal chords....

New Word: Eponymous

[homoe]

That's the location of vocal chords....

New Word: Eponymous

A thing named after a particular person.

new word..........geezer

[Kätzchen]

A thing named after a particular person.

new word..........geezer

well shucks, that's slang for someone who gives you icky feelings.... not certain what it really means (I didn't look it up).

New Word: Fastidious

[homoe]

well shucks, that's slang for someone who gives you icky feelings.... not certain what it really means (I didn't look it up).

New Word: Fastidious

I think it also refers to an old/older man....

[homoe]

well shucks, that's slang for someone who gives you icky feelings.... not certain what it really means (I didn't look it up).

New Word: Fastidious

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. Also relates to cleanliness as well.

new word.....verbose

[homoe]

OK lets try another word.......

scads........

[Kätzchen]

OK lets try another word.......

scads........

that's slang for tons of anything :giggle:

I started recording unusual words seen in books that I read, so I will draw upon my journal of unusual words not heard in everyday vernacular, ok?

New Word (recorded in my Captain Marvel journal):

Nemesis ;)

[homoe]

that's slang for tons of anything :giggle:

I started recording unusual words seen in books that I read, so I will draw upon my journal of unusual words not heard in everyday vernacular, ok?

New Word (recorded in my Captain Marvel journal):

Nemesis ;)

Oh, good! I'll look forward to seeing what words spring up

Nemesis a long-standing rival; an archenemy.

new word....pontificate

[homoe]

WAIT ... HOLD THE FORT...."recorded in my Captain Marvel journal" Isn't that a bit butchy for a femme????? Not that I'm stereo-typing but I picture you with either a nice flora journal OR a Wonder-woman one at best!

[Kätzchen]

WAIT ... HOLD THE FORT...."recorded in my Captain Marvel journal" Isn't that a bit butchy for a femme????? Not that I'm stereo-typing but I picture you with either a nice flora journal OR a Wonder-woman one at best!

hee hee hee.... :giggle: :jester:

Lucky me, I was gifted 3 beautiful journals to write in: Captain Marvel journal I use for words I find in books. Wonder Woman journal I use for Words I discover in film or movie review articles. And an delicate Japanese hardbound journal I use for private thoughts I have on any one subject. :awww:

<<<<<<~~ very lucky to be spoiled with books, journals, etc.

[Kätzchen]

Oh, good! I'll look forward to seeing what words spring up

Nemesis a long-standing rival; an archenemy.

new word....pontificate


to pontificate means that one is expounding on any particular given subject with thoughtful discourse. :balloon:

New Word (speech & debate term/category): Extemporaneous

<<<<<<~ s &d extemporaneous champion (of sorts, state level)

[homoe]

Extemporaneous.........

Carried out or performed with little or no preparation; impromptu.


new word........idiosyncrasy

[Kätzchen]

Extemporaneous.........

Carried out or performed with little or no preparation; impromptu.


new word........idiosyncrasy

I like that word! To me, it means those qwirkie little things about any one person, place or thing that it unusual and unique to that person, location or (.....).

New (not so unusual) Word: Kimono

[homoe]

I like that word! To me, it means those qwirkie little things about any one person, place or thing that it unusual and unique to that person, location or (.....).

New (not so unusual) Word: Kimono



A traditional Japanese garment. The word "kimono", actually means a "thing to wear".

new word.........jaundiced

[Kätzchen]

A traditional Japanese garment. The word "kimono", actually means a "thing to wear".

new word.........jaundiced

Well, jaundiced is an condition brought on by drinking too much of any beverage high in sugar content (for example, it's not only alcohol your liver thinks is poison, but carbonated beverages such as soda or pop). The human liver goes into 'all hands on deck' mode the second an human drinks too much of any sugary beverage (alcohol or soda or caffeine rich drinks) because they liver thinks it's poison to the body. The skin turns yellow because the liver is in an acute situation trying to rid the body of that poison.

New Word: Armadillo

[homoe]

Well, jaundiced is an condition brought on by drinking too much of any beverage high in sugar content (for example, it's not only alcohol your liver thinks is poison, but carbonated beverages such as soda or pop). The human liver goes into 'all hands on deck' mode the second an human drinks too much of any sugary beverage (alcohol or soda or caffeine rich drinks) because they liver thinks it's poison to the body. The skin turns yellow because the liver is in an acute situation trying to rid the body of that poison.

New Word: Armadillo

Correct and I was also going with .....affected by bitterness, resentment, or envy.

[homoe]

Well, jaundiced is an condition brought on by drinking too much of any beverage high in sugar content (for example, it's not only alcohol your liver thinks is poison, but carbonated beverages such as soda or pop). The human liver goes into 'all hands on deck' mode the second an human drinks too much of any sugary beverage (alcohol or soda or caffeine rich drinks) because they liver thinks it's poison to the body. The skin turns yellow because the liver is in an acute situation trying to rid the body of that poison.

New Word: Armadillo

A ugly looking ant eater animal............

new word.......peccadilloes (Robin Williams uses it in Good Will Hunting)

[Kätzchen]

A ugly looking ant eater animal............

new word.......peccadilloes (Robin Williams uses it in Good Will Hunting)

Peccadillo is an term used to describe some unimportant offense or sin (Miriam Webster def.).

New Word: Piccadilly

[homoe]

Peccadillo is an term used to describe some unimportant offense or sin (Miriam Webster def.).

New Word: Piccadilly

Is A street in London, England: traditional center of fashionable shops, clubs, & hotels. I think there are squares/circles in London named that too!


new word..........finagle

[Kätzchen]

Is A street in London, England: traditional center of fashionable shops, clubs, & hotels. I think there are squares/circles in London named that too!


new word..........finagle

Oh....well I guess it's how one tries to get complicated tasks accomplished! At least this is how I've heard the word used.

New Word: Ambition

[homoe]

Oh....well I guess it's how one tries to get complicated tasks accomplished! At least this is how I've heard the word used.

New Word: Ambition

Correct and I think it's how one can use their female "wilds" to make things happen that maybe wouldn't otherwise...

[homoe]

Oh....well I guess it's how one tries to get complicated tasks accomplished! At least this is how I've heard the word used.

New Word: Ambition

A strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work. Desire and determination to achieve success.

new word...jocose

[Kätzchen]

A strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work. Desire and determination to achieve success.

new word...jocose

If the first person who came to mind was Jerry Seinfeld, because of his type of stand up comedy (sharing witty observations which are often hilarious and causes laughter), then you've got a great example of the term Jocose!

New Word: Deipnosophist

[homoe]

If the first person who came to mind was Jerry Seinfeld, because of his type of stand up comedy (sharing witty observations which are often hilarious and causes laughter), then you've got a great example of the term Jocose!

New Word: Deipnosophist

This is the person you want to make sure to invite to a dinner party! A person who is an adept conversationalist at table.

new word.....nefarious

[Kätzchen]

This is the person you want to make sure to invite to a dinner party! A person who is an adept conversationalist at table.

new word.....nefarious

Nefarious(def): this term describes the flagrantly wicked plans of those who commit criminal deceitful acts....(Dictionary.com)

New Word: Digerati

[homoe]

Nefarious(def): this term describes the flagrantly wicked plans of those who commit criminal deceitful acts....(Dictionary.com)

New Word: Digerati

Having a friend who is one of these when your computer goes belly up is fantastic!

People with expertise or professional involvement in information technology.

new word..........lascivious

[Kätzchen]

Having a friend who is one of these when your computer goes belly up is fantastic!

People with expertise or professional involvement in information technology.

new word..........lascivious

This term describes pure evil, evil intentions.




I like cheerful words, so here's one, ok?

New Word: Eucatatrophe

[homoe]

This term describes pure evil, evil intentions.




I like cheerful words, so here's one, ok?

New Word: Eucatatrophe

Oh I know that one, it's a happy ending.........

new word...famished

[Kätzchen]

Oh I know that one, it's a happy ending.........

new word...famished

ohhhh, I truly LOVE that word! ❤

To be Famished is to be hungry, to have an appetite. (f)

New (and interesting) Word: Futhark

[homoe]

ohhhh, I truly LOVE that word! ❤

To be Famished is to be hungry, to have an appetite. (f)

New (and interesting) Word: Futhark

The runic alphabet. The runic alphabet is a composite of the runic symbols most commonly used in northern Europe.

new word...........namby-pamby

[homoe]

The runic alphabet. The runic alphabet is a composite of the runic symbols most commonly used in northern Europe.

new word...........namby-pamby

Alrighten then, lets try this...........


new word................coterie

[Kätzchen]

Alrighten then, lets try this...........


new word................coterie

not sure what "namby-pamby" is but Coterie is a word that describes your inner circle of friends, colleagues or acquaintances.....

New Word (from a book I was reading, yesterday):

Piezyna

[homoe]

not sure what "namby-pamby" is but Coterie is a word that describes your inner circle of friends, colleagues or acquaintances.....

New Word (from a book I was reading, yesterday):

Piezyna

I think it's somewhat like a comforter down comforter feather-bed feather blanket type thingy, no?

[homoe]

new word of the day is...........


scofflaw.............

[Kätzchen]

I think it's somewhat like a comforter down comforter feather-bed feather blanket type thingy, no? yes! It's was a word featured in the James McBride book The Color of Water . ...McBride's mother's family were Jews from Poland and it's an Polish term for duvet (goose feathered blanket ).

new word of the day is...........


scofflaw.............

Some one who skirts the law ??? I'm not sure about that word.

New Word: Lagom

[homoe]

yes! It's was a word featured in the James McBride book The Color of Water . ...McBride's mother's family were Jews from Poland and it's an Polish term for duvet (goose down feathered blanket ).



Some one who skirts the law ??? I'm not sure about that word.

New Word: Lagom

Oh, that's a Swedish word that means "just the right amount" I believe!

[homoe]

new word of the day................


dupe.......

[homoe]

new word of the day................


dupe.......

No takers, this isn't so hard honest :hangloose:

[Kätzchen]

new word of the day................


dupe.......

No takers, this isn't so hard honest :hangloose:

Hey hey, I have to watch my blood pressure lol :eyebat: :|

Dupe: those very UNCLEVER people who think they can pull the 'wool over ones eyes'. Yanno..... ppl like those darn politicians down in DC, and a whole shark tank of other suspects. :blink:

New Word: Fashionista

[homoe]

Hey hey, I have to watch my blood pressure lol :eyebat: :|

Dupe: those very UNCLEVER people who think they can pull the 'wool over ones eyes'. Yanno..... ppl like those darn politicians down in DC, and a whole shark tank of other suspects. :blink:

New Word: Fashionista

A person who is into and wears the latest fad/trends in clothing...........

new word... debacle

[cathexis]

A person who is into and wears the latest fad/trends in clothing...........

new word... debacle

a violent disruption or collapse

New Word: obelisk

[homoe]

a violent disruption or collapse

New Word: obelisk

A stone pillar with a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal top.These are usually set up as a monument or landmark but not always.

New word........skinflint

[cathexis]

A stone pillar with a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal top.These are usually set up as a monument or landmark but not always.

New word........skinflint

miser

New Word: collagen

[homoe]

miser

New Word: collagen

A protein found in skin and other connective tissues. Used in purified form for cosmetic surgical treatments like to make lips fuller.


new word........tomfoolery

[cathexis]

A protein found in skin and other connective tissues. Used in purified form for cosmetic surgical treatments like to make lips fuller.


new word........tomfoolery

playful or foolish behavior


New Word: lamborghini

[homoe]

playful or foolish behavior


New Word: lamborghini

No doubt some fancy car that I'll NEVER be able to afford.......


new word.....novice

[Kätzchen]

No doubt some fancy car that I'll NEVER be able to afford.......


new word.....novice

Novice : isn't that when someone has little to no experience and they're learning something new, gaining experience? I hope that's one way it's defined.

New Word: Anthropomorphic

[homoe]

Novice : isn't that when someone has little to no experience and they're learning something new, gaining experience? I hope that's one way it's defined.

New Word: Anthropomorphic

Having human characteristics.

new word..........titillating

[cathexis]

Having human characteristics.

new word..........titillating

pleasantly stimulating or erotic


New Word: oscillating

[Kätzchen]

Having human characteristics.

new word..........titillating

That would be something that excites you, something that you find attractive and intriguing.... :hangloose:

New Word: Feuillemort

[homoe]

That would be something that excites you, something that you find attractive and intriguing.... :hangloose:

New Word: Feuillemort

Feuillemort is a old word that means having the color of a faded leaf. French in origin if I'm not mistaken!

new word........appetency

[Kätzchen]

Feuillemort is a old word that means having the color of a faded leaf. French in origin if I'm not mistaken!

new word........appetency

Appentency refers to an strong desire, an longing, powerful craving, etc.

New Word: Orenda

[homoe]

Appentency refers to an strong desire, an longing, powerful craving, etc.

New Word: Orenda

Extraordinary spiritual energy/powers by I think the Iroquois Indians.


new word........cicisbeo

[Kätzchen]

Extraordinary spiritual energy/powers by I think the Iroquois Indians.


new word........cicisbeo

An knightly Italian escort....

New Word: Meraki

[cathexis]

An knightly Italian escort....

New Word: Meraki

To put soul into one's work. It is a Greek word that is untranslatable.

New Word: natch

[homoe]

An knightly Italian escort....

New Word: Meraki



Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love.

[homoe]

..new word................scapegrace

[Kätzchen]

..new word................scapegrace

I have no idea but I looked it up: it means an wayward child, an rascal.

New Word: Bucolic

[homoe]

I have no idea but I looked it up: it means an wayward child, an rascal.

New Word: Bucolic

Countryside and country life.



OMG I'm NOT - Livin' La Vida Loca... I'm living Bucolic.......:|

[homoe]

New word............chicane

[Kätzchen]

Countryside and country life.



OMG I'm NOT - Livin' La Vida Loca... I'm living Bucolic.......:|

You are out in Green Acres.....

Bucolic-style. :giggle:

[Kätzchen]

New word............chicaneOh, that's those Chaka Khan S-curves on an long an winding road (Beatles)....

New Word: Tokyo-Rose

[homoe]

Oh, that's those Chaka Khan S-curves on an long an winding road (Beatles)....

New Word: Tokyo-Rose

Well far be it for me to say you're wrong but I show......


chicane.. meaning to deceive; hoodwink:giggle:

[homoe]

Tokyo-Rose....

Oh did you mean Iva Ikuko Toguri D'Aquino who was an American who participated in English-language propaganda broadcasts transmitted by Radio Tokyo to Allied soldiers in the South Pacific during World War II on The Zero Hour radio show?


New word..............kerfuffle

[Kätzchen]

Tokyo-Rose....

Oh did you mean Iva Ikuko Toguri D'Aquino who was an American who participated in English-language propaganda broadcasts transmitted by Radio Tokyo to Allied soldiers in the South Pacific during World War II on The Zero Hour radio show?


New word..............kerfuffle

Yep yep :cheerleader:

Kerfuffle is that back yard brawl (fight), yanno.... the fight between Dan Ackroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis's ex, in the movie My Girl (first time I ever heard that word, lol, years ago).

New Word: Twister (slang)

[homoe]

Yep yep :cheerleader:

Kerfuffle is that back yard brawl (fight), yanno.... the fight between Dan Ackroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis's ex, in the movie My Girl (first time I ever heard that word, lol, years ago).

New Word: Twister (slang)

I believe that is a game where ya get all bent out of shape, no pun intered........

[homoe]

new word..............gawk

[Kätzchen]

I believe that is a game where ya get all bent out of shape, no pun intered........

Twister: it's slang for Tornado..... it's regional, I think. My grandfather painted pictures of Tornado's, it was his favorite hobby (painting and twisters, aka Tornadoes).

[homoe]

Twister: it's slang for Tornado..... it's regional, I think. My grandfather painted pictures of Tornado's, it was his favorite hobby (painting and twisters, aka Tornadoes).

Where is the new word response tho:|

[cathexis]

Where is the new word response tho:|

I'll give a new word: nickelodeon :bunchflowers:

[Sweet Bliss]

A person who is into and wears the latest fad/trends in clothing...........

new word... debacle

I'm thinking a deal/situation gone wrong. I think is a legal term?

[Kätzchen]

Where is the new word response tho:|

ooops, sorry Homoe!

Here's one more word for today, ok?

New Word: Bon Appétit

[homoe]

I'm thinking a deal/situation gone wrong. I think is a legal term?

You're correct it's a situation gone wrong! Not sure about the legal aspect however.

[homoe]

I'll give a new word: nickelodeon :bunchflowers:

Three things, an old fashion word for jukebox a movie theater with an admission fee of one nickel., ........and a TV station

[homoe]

ooops, sorry Homoe!

Here's one more word for today, ok?

New Word: Bon Appétit

French toast given to enjoy one's meal/food!

[homoe]

New word............



asunder And yes, it's the same word we have heard so often in wedding ceremonies!

[cathexis]

New word............



asunder And yes, it's the same word we have heard so often in wedding ceremonies!

torn apart and widely separated

New Word: torrential

[homoe]

torn apart and widely separated

New Word: torrential

Usually used in reference to water/rain........ falling rapidly and in copious quantities.

new word......donnybrook

[Ascot]

Usually used in reference to water/rain........ falling rapidly and in copious quantities.

new word......donnybrook
Given the choice, I’d rather avoid this one. Basically, a big blowup/argument, often public.

My word, pulchritude. I like because it doesn’t sound at all like what it means.

[homoe]

Given the choice, I’d rather avoid this one. Basically, a big blowup/argument, often public.

My word, pulchritude. I like because it doesn’t sound at all like what it means.

"Attractive" or "beautiful." Latin origin I believe.

new word...circumjacent

[cathexis]

"Attractive" or "beautiful." Latin origin I believe.

new word...circumjacent

surrounded completely


New Word:
Aneuploidy

[homoe]

surrounded completely


New Word:
Aneuploidy

Aneuploidy is the presence of an abnormal number of chromosomes in a cell,

new word.............accouchement

[cathexis]

Aneuploidy is the presence of an abnormal number of chromosomes in a cell,

new word.............accouchement

the act/time of giving birth


New Word: serosanguineous

[homoe]

the act/time of giving birth


New Word: serosanguineous

Means containing or relating to both blood and the liquid part of blood.

New word..............slaphappy

[cathexis]

Means containing or relating to both blood and the liquid part of blood.

New word..............slaphappy

comedy overdone...example = The Three Stooges

New Word: kashering

[homoe]

comedy overdone...example = The Three Stooges

New Word: kashering

From what I can make out, it's to make fit for use or render something so it's kosher.

new word............laud

Sidebar: I'm thinking this must be a current buzz word all of sudden as I've see it used in no less than 3 articles PLUS a writing assignment my grandniece wrote and shared with me this week alone!

[cathexis]

From what I can make out, it's to make fit for use or render something so it's kosher.

new word............laud

Sidebar: I'm thinking this must be a current buzz word all of sudden as I've see it used in no less than 3 articles PLUS a writing assignment my grandniece wrote and shared with me this week alone!

koshering
-----------
Is the process of, in particular, making a home kosher for Passover an intense 2 day (in addition to prep. done for about 6 wks prior) event involving the search for every last crumb of any of 5 grains. Mainly, it's the search for any trace of leavened bread or bread like (cookies, cake, even medications) items. One's oven must be cleaned intensely then often a rabbi will come with a blow torch and burn the inside (orthodox prep.) or you could clean it then simply make it off limits then not use for over a week. I mean to say this is a very time consuming serious ritual. Ref. Wikipedia mainly for all info I did not learn directly from rabbis over my lifetime.

[cathexis]

From what I can make out, it's to make fit for use or render something so it's kosher.

new word............laud

Sidebar: I'm thinking this must be a current buzz word all of sudden as I've see it used in no less than 3 articles PLUS a writing assignment my grandniece wrote and shared with me this week alone!

laud - from the Latin . To praise or glorify


New Word: syncope

[homoe]

laud - from the Latin . To praise or glorify


New Word: syncope

A temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure. Also the omission of sounds or letters from within a word.

New word......quidnunc

[cathexis]

A temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure. Also the omission of sounds or letters from within a word.

New word......quidnunc

a person who wants to know all the available facts and gossip about a situation.

New Word: Quidditch

[homoe]

a person who wants to know all the available facts and gossip about a situation.

New Word: Quidditch

OMG WAY to easy for a movie buff like me..........


It's an fictional sport, created by author J. K. Rowling in the Harry Potter series!


new word............ tope

[cathexis]

OMG WAY to easy for a movie buff like me..........


It's an fictional sport, created by author J. K. Rowling in the Harry Potter series!


new word............ tope
tApe........................................

Hew Word: The Internationale

[homoe]

tApe........................................

Hew Word: The Internationale

tope.......To drink alcohol to excess, especially on a regular basis.

[homoe]

new word............

enigma

[Kätzchen]

new word............

enigma

Enigma (def): an person or a thing that is mysterious, puzzling or hard to understand.

New Word: Perennial

[cathexis]

Enigma (def): an person or a thing that is mysterious, puzzling or hard to understand.

New Word: Perennial

perennial (def): enduring, lasting, in plants = lasting > 2 years


New Word: Draconian

[homoe]

perennial (def): enduring, lasting, in plants = lasting > 2 years


New Word: Draconian

Of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.


new word...........fiasco

[Kätzchen]

Of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.


new word...........fiasco

Oh, that's that thing that happens when things don't turn out right.....

New Word (from the book I just read): Ranconteur

[homoe]

Oh, that's that thing that happens when things don't turn out right.....

New Word (from the book I just read): Ranconteur

A person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way...


new word.........askew

[cathexis]

A person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way...


new word.........askew

sideways or out of alignment


New Word: surrealism

[homoe]

sideways or out of alignment


New Word: surrealism

Comes from the avant-garde movement in art and literature that sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind.

new word..................ultracrepidarian

[cathexis]

Comes from the avant-garde movement in art and literature that sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind.

new word..................ultracrepidarian

One who gives opinions or advice outside of one's area of expertise or knowledge.


New Word: petroglyph

[homoe]

One who gives opinions or advice outside of one's area of expertise or knowledge.


New Word: petroglyph

A rock carving, especially a prehistoric one.

new word....enigma

[puddin']

A rock carving, especially a prehistoric one.

new word....enigma


a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation. a person of puzzling or contradictory character.

new word: catawampus

[cathexis]

a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation. a person of puzzling or contradictory character.

new word: catawampus

catawumpus : you're going to like this one definition per Merriam- Webster = a wild fierce and scary animal . roflol

Other definitions refer to something being out of alignment.

[cathexis]

catawumpus : you're going to like this one definition per Merriam- Webster = a wild fierce and scary animal . roflol

Other definitions refer to something being out of alignment.

New Word: sycophant

[homoe]

New Word: sycophant

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.



new word......nincompoop

[Brisa]

....a stupid, silly person..fool


New Word: decollete

[homoe]

....a stupid, silly person..fool


New Word: decollete

A low neckline on a woman's dress or top.

new word............ philanderer

[homoe]

Someone, usually a man, who flirts and more with many women at any one given time.



new word.........rondeur......

[Kätzchen]

Someone, usually a man, who flirts and more with many women at any one given time.



new word.........rondeur......

Rondeur ... is of French origin and is largely an term used to describe the aroma and flavorful acidity of citrus fits used in wines (correct?).

New Word: Ka-diddle-hopper :jester: :giggle:

[homoe]

Rondeur ... is of French origin and is largely an term used to describe the aroma and flavorful acidity of citrus fits used in wines (correct?).

New Word: Ka-diddle-hopper :jester: :giggle:

Well also rondeur can also refer to a woman's body curves.

I came across the word last night while reading the book Slow Waltz In Cedar Bend by the same author who did Bridges of Madison County. Be the time I reached page 7 I had learned at least three new words :seeingstars:

[Kätzchen]

Well also rondeur can also refer to a woman's body curves.

I came across the word last night while reading the book Slow Waltz In Cedar Bend by the same author who did Bridges of Madison County. Be the time I reached page 7 I had learned at least three new words :seeingstars:

That's very cool! So, context is critical to understanding how any word or term.is used. Sometimes an word is used as an noun, verb or adverb, or even as an euphemism or as an metaphor.... very nice discovery!

:balloon:

So, what is your New Word?

BTW, I liked that movie "Bridges over Madison County" ..... both books you're reading sound very good!

[homoe]

Rondeur ... is of French origin and is largely an term used to describe the aroma and flavorful acidity of citrus fits used in wines (correct?).

New Word: Ka-diddle-hopper :jester: :giggle:

A stupid ignoramus whom you can look down upon. And yes I am OLD enough to remember Red Skelton using a character named Clem Kadiddlehopper in some of his skits!

new word.........eunuchs

[Kätzchen]

A stupid ignoramus whom you can look down upon. And yes I am OLD enough to remember Red Skelton using a character named Clem Kadiddlehopper in some of his skits!

new word.........eunuchs

Eunuchs . ...refers to ....castration of reproductive anatomical parts on an human being.

New Word(film term): Wilhelm-Scream

[homoe]

The Wilhelm scream is a stock sound effect of a man screaming that has been used in movies and television series. The scream is often used when someone is shot, falls from a great height, or is thrown from an explosion.

Sidebar: IF my useless trivia knowledge is correct, it was first used in the movie Distant Drums

[Kätzchen]

The Wilhelm scream is a stock sound effect of a man screaming that has been used in movies and television series. The scream is often used when someone is shot, falls from a great height, or is thrown from an explosion.

Sidebar: IF my useless trivia knowledge is correct, it was first used in the movie Distant Drums

That sounds correct, homoe.....

And your new word is..... ???

[homoe]

Eunuchs . ...refers to ....castration of reproductive anatomical parts on an human being.

New Word(film term): Wilhelm-Scream


Eunuchs used in the book refers a man who has been castrated; one employed to guard the women's living areas at an oriental court.

[homoe]

new word............obsequious

[Kätzchen]

new word............obsequious

Obsequious . ...Refers to obeying to an servile degree....

New Word: Troubradour

[homoe]

Obsequious . ...Refers to obeying to an servile degree....

New Word: Troubradour

A French medieval lyric poet composing and singing in especially on the theme of courtly love.


new word...........Denouement

[Kätzchen]

A French medieval lyric poet composing and singing in especially on the theme of courtly love.


new word...........Denouement

Denouement ... Largely refers to how an written story or script wraps up the story by stitching all the parts of a story together.

New (last one for me today) Word: Tytonidae

[homoe]

Denouement ... Largely refers to how an written story or script wraps up the story by stitching all the parts of a story together.

New (last one for me today) Word: Tytonidae

A family of owls comprising the barn owls and being distinguished by an un-notched sternum and large clavicles.

new word..............propinquity

[cathexis]

A family of owls comprising the barn owls and being distinguished by an un-notched sternum and large clavicles.

new word..............propinquity

a strong bond either through kinship of very close friendship

New Word: syncophant

[homoe]

a strong bond either through kinship of very close friendship

New Word: syncophant

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.


new word brandish...

[Kätzchen]

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.


new word brandish...

OMG, that word was in a book I just read! :giggle:

If I pick up a book and turn to an favorite passage to read, and hold the book up while reading aloud, I'm brandishing the book!

:eyebat:

New Word (the only one for today): Carousel ..... ��

[homoe]

OMG, that word was in a book I just read! :giggle:

If I pick up a book and turn to an favorite passage to read, and hold the book up while reading aloud, I'm brandishing the book!

:eyebat:

New Word (the only one for today): Carousel ..... ��

Cute but I've NEVER heard of brandishing a book...............:giggle:

[homoe]

OMG, that word was in a book I just read! :giggle:

If I pick up a book and turn to an favorite passage to read, and hold the book up while reading aloud, I'm brandishing the book!

:eyebat:

New Word (the only one for today): Carousel ..... ��

1.A tournament in which groups of knights took part in chariot races and other demonstrations of equestrian skills.
2. A merry-go-round
3. A Broadway play
New word........serendipity

[Kätzchen]

1.A tournament in which groups of knights took part in chariot races and other demonstrations of equestrian skills.
2. A merry-go-round
3. A Broadway play
New word........serendipity

That's a GREAT movie, lol! (John Cusack, Kate Beckingdale) :eyebat:

SERENDIPITY, is the notion that a certain set of occurrences happen in meaningful ways; in lighthearted, welcomed ways.

Ps/ Jonathan's best friend who writes newspaper obituaries is so freaking hilarious. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie! :stillheart:

ePU2Ux9JIMM


The next new .... word (last one, for real): Patchouli

[homoe]

That's a GREAT movie, lol! :eyebat:

The next new .... word (last one, for real): Patchouli

That is a scent that always takes me back to my youthful and carefree days of the 70's!

Patchouli oil has a strong, slightly sweet, intoxicating scent. Due to its intense scent, even when diluted, a little patchouli oil goes a long way.

new word..........halcyon

[Kätzchen]

That is a scent that always takes me back to my youthful and carefree days of the 70's!

Patchouli oil has a strong, slightly sweet, intoxicating scent. Due to its intense scent, even when diluted, a little patchouli oil goes a long way.

new word..........halcyon

Halcyon denotes an time in the past when things were idyllic, peaceful and happy. Or, it could denote the Blue Kingfisher bird, in mythical ways: the idea that thus bird breeds during winter solstice and is believed to charm the wind and waves of water into calmness.

New Word: Renaissance

[homoe]

Halcyon denotes an time in the past when things were idyllic, peaceful and happy. Or, it could denote the Blue Kingfisher bird, in mythical ways: the idea that thus bird breeds during winter solstice and is believed to charm the wind and waves of water into calmness.

New Word: Renaissance

Renaissance means “rebirth” or “reawakening.” Also a period of time in Europe from roughly the fourteenth through the middle of the seventeenth centuries, based on the rediscovery of the literature of Greece and Rome.

new word..............Ailurophile

[Kätzchen]

Renaissance means “rebirth” or “reawakening.” Also a period of time in Europe from roughly the fourteenth through the middle of the seventeenth centuries, based on the rediscovery of the literature of Greece and Rome.

new word..............Ailurophile

OMG, you're inside my head and was probably watching me buy the latest round of cards, stickers and stamps, LOL

:giggle: :eyebat: :bow:

Ailurophile... Infers that you're an Cat lover! :hk20:

New Word: Utopian

[homoe]

Utopian..........


Meaning modeled on or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect; idealistic.


new word..............scoot

[Kätzchen]

Utopian..........


Meaning modeled on or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect; idealistic.


new word.............scoot


To Scoot means to slide over on a bench or this word is used to infer that one needs to leave, take off soon.

New Word: Rumplestiltskin

[homoe]

To Scoot means to slide over on a bench or this word is used to infer that one needs to leave, take off soon.

New Word: Rumplestiltskin

Brothers Grimm Fairy tale character..........associated with Germany


new word..........woebegone

[homoe]

OK then, let's try this new one


new word..............lagniappe

[cathexis]

OK then, let's try this new one


new word..............lagniappe

something new, fresh, and different
also, the name of a free street newspaper in New Orleans


how's about.......

New Word: precociousness

[homoe]

something new, fresh, and different
also, the name of a free street newspaper in New Orleans


how's about.......

New Word: precociousness

Unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development. If a younger child does it, they are often referred to as precious.

new word......trammel

[homoe]

OK no takers soooo how about........


new word impish......

[Kätzchen]

Unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development. If a younger child does it, they are often referred to as precious.

new word......trammel

Trammel.... refers to an netting device to capture an fish.

OK no takers soooo how about........


new word impish......

Impish refers to those elves who work hard all year long.


New Word: Cowabunga! :tease:

[homoe]

For trammel I was thinking also along the lines of..........


A restriction or impediment to someone's freedom of action.


It always amazes me how so many words have so many various meanings!

[homoe]

cowabunga...........



Said to express delight or satisfaction.


new word........tintinnabulation

[Kätzchen]

cowabunga...........



Said to express delight or satisfaction.


new word........tintinnabulation

That's a word that describes the sound of ringing bells or tingling of wind chimes or keys or even coins in your pocket (I think). It's actually an word invented by Edgar Allen Poe, which is used in the first stanza of his poem.... The Bells. :balloon:

New Word: Paleomagnetism

[homoe]

That's a word that describes the sound of ringing bells or tingling of wind chimes or keys or even coins in your pocket (I think). It's actually an word invented by Edgar Allen Poe, which is used in the first stanza of his poem.... The Bells. :balloon:

New Word: Paleomagnetism

paleomagnetism is the branch of geophysics concerned with the magnetism in rocks that was induced by the earth's magnetic field at the time of their formation.

[homoe]

new word.............licentious

[homoe]

OK let's try...............


wafture .........

[homoe]

OK let's try...............


wafture .........

The act of waving or a wavelike motion.


Soon they will be doing this at the start of baseball season once again.........:outfield:


new word...........lilt

[puddin']

new word...........lilt

can i ask how this thread works? i've been gone a while. and though i do adore words, i would like to know the parameters here. (do i sound like a geek? yes i do)

[puddin']

Unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development. If a younger child does it, they are often referred to as precious.

new word......trammel

enmesh. see. i just went and did what i thought. though that may not be the game at all.....

[cathexis]

enmesh. see. i just went and did what i thought. though that may not be the game at all.....

to catch by entanglement as a fish in a boating net

New Word: ethnobotony :bunchflowers:

[homoe]

enmesh. see. i just went and did what i thought. though that may not be the game at all.....

Hey puddin'

Give a definition to the last word posted then YOU leave and a word and someone defines that and so on and so on..........:hangloose:

[homoe]

to catch by entanglement as a fish in a boating net

New Word: ethnobotony :bunchflowers:

Ethnobotany is the study of a region's plants and their practical uses through the traditional knowledge of a local culture and people. ... investigating plants used by primitive societies in various parts of the world.


new word.............plethora

[Kätzchen]

Ethnobotany is the study of a region's plants and their practical uses through the traditional knowledge of a local culture and people. ... investigating plants used by primitive societies in various parts of the world.


new word.............plethora

Plethora, can mean having an abundance of examples or an abundance of most anything, I think.

New Word: Superlative :rrose:

[homoe]

Plethora, can mean having an abundance of examples or an abundance of most anything, I think.

New Word: Superlative :rrose:

Of the highest quality or degree. The very best.

new word....redolent

[cathexis]

Of the highest quality or degree. The very best.

new word....redolent

having a pleasant odor or scent
something that is aromatic


New Word: organic (chem.)

[homoe]

having a pleasant odor or scent
something that is aromatic


New Word: organic (chem.)

the chemistry of carbon compounds (other than simple salts such as carbonates, oxides, and carbides.


New Word...........Triskaidekaphobia

[homoe]

Triskaidekaphobia..........
extreme superstition regarding the number thirteen.


New word..........

Genuphobia..

[cathexis]

Triskaidekaphobia..........
extreme superstition regarding the number thirteen.


New word..........

Genuphobia..

irrational fear of knees

New Word: Genophobia

[homoe]

irrational fear of knees

New Word: Genophobia

extreme or irrational fear of women or of the female.

new word...Arachibutyrophobia

[homoe]

extreme or irrational fear of women or of the female.

new word...Arachibutyrophobia


A fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of one's mouth.

New word........aspergillum

[cathexis]

A fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of one's mouth.

New word........aspergillum

a brush or device for dispersing holy water (good one, homoe)


Marberg virus (get a little technical, pls)

[homoe]

a brush or device for dispersing holy water (good one, homoe)


Marberg virus (get a little technical, pls)

A severe and highly fatal disease caused by a virus from the same family as the one that causes Ebola. These are among the most virulent pathogens known to infect humans. Both diseases are rare, but have a capacity to cause dramatic outbreaks with high fatality.

nudiustertian

[cathexis]

A severe and highly fatal disease caused by a virus from the same family as the one that causes Ebola. These are among the most virulent pathogens known to infect humans. Both diseases are rare, but have a capacity to cause dramatic outbreaks with high fatality.

nudiustertian

rare or obsolete term for describing the day before yesterday


aromatase

[homoe]

rare or obsolete term for describing the day before yesterday


aromatase

An adrenal enzyme that converts androstenedione and estrone to estrogen. Inhibiting its action is one approach to breast cancer prevention and treatment.

pyknic

[cathexis]

An adrenal enzyme that converts androstenedione and estrone to estrogen. Inhibiting its action is one approach to breast cancer prevention and treatment.

pyknic

a stature characterized by short stature, round girth, powerful
muscularity. Is an endomorphic body structure.


psychometrics:

[homoe]

a stature characterized by short stature, round girth, powerful
muscularity. Is an endomorphic body structure.


psychometrics:

The science of measuring mental capacities and processes.

zoanthropy

[cathexis]

The science of measuring mental capacities and processes.

zoanthropy

A psychiatric disorder in which a person believes self
capable of, and actually does turn into an unspecified
animal. Lycanthropy, a similar disorder, is one in which
the person believes themselves able to become a wolf.


Parsimonious

[homoe]

A psychiatric disorder in which a person believes self
capable of, and actually does turn into an unspecified
animal. Lycanthropy, a similar disorder, is one in which
the person believes themselves able to become a wolf.


Parsimonious

Unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.

deipnosophist

[cathexis]

Unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.

deipnosophist

a person who is extremely adept at dinner conversation.


sapiosexual..................

[homoe]

a person who is extremely adept at dinner conversation.


sapiosexual..................

A person who finds intelligence sexually attractive or arousing.



Meldrop

[cathexis]

A person who finds intelligence sexually attractive or arousing.



Meldrop

a drop of mucous hanging from the nose before it drops
(another good one, homoe)

anhedonia

[homoe]

a drop of mucous hanging from the nose before it drops
(another good one, homoe)

anhedonia

The inability to feel pleasure.

emacity

[cathexis]

The inability to feel pleasure.

emacity

fondness for buying things (shopaholic)


pelagianism

[homoe]

fondness for buying things (shopaholic)


pelagianism

A theological theory named after the British monk Pelagius.

taeniacide

[cathexis]

A theological theory named after the British monk Pelagius.

taeniacide

a substance which kills tapeworms...................


negraph.................

[homoe]

a substance which kills tapeworms...................


negraph.................

A program or application created specifically for the purpose of determining whether or not one is allowed to say certain words that could be taken as offensive or objectionable.

wayzgoose

[cathexis]

A program or application created specifically for the purpose of determining whether or not one is allowed to say certain words that could be taken as offensive or objectionable.

wayzgoose

a printer's annual outing for his/her subordinate printing staff

[cathexis]

tabla..................

[puddin']

tabla..................


a pair of small different-sized hand drums used especially in music of India

oleaginous

[homoe]

a pair of small different-sized hand drums used especially in music of India

oleaginous

Marked by an offensively ingratiating manner or quality. Also
rich in, covered with, or producing oil; oily or greasy.

gargalesthesia...........

[homoe]

Marked by an offensively ingratiating manner or quality. Also
rich in, covered with, or producing oil; oily or greasy.

gargalesthesia...........

The sensation commonly associated with tickling....:giggle:

new word.. jouska

[homoe]

The sensation commonly associated with tickling....:giggle:

new word.. jouska

This is a hypothetical conversation that you play out over and over in your head. For example, replaying an argument in your head where you say all the right things and “win” the argument, or practicing asking your boss for a raise and playing out his or her responses and your comebacks.

[homoe]

new word..


dysania.................

[homoe]

Dysania........


Meaning finding it hard to get out of bed in the morning.

New word........cacoethes

[homoe]

Dysania........


Meaning finding it hard to get out of bed in the morning.

New word........cacoethes

An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable.

new word..velleity

[homoe]

An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable.

new word..velleity

A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.

New word...doryphore

[homoe]

A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.

New word...doryphore

A pedantic and annoyingly persistent critic.

[homoe]

..
New word........gibigianna

[homoe]

..
New word........gibigianna



The play of light reflected from water or a mirror; a sunlit area.

Figuratively, a woman who flaunts her charm or who wishes to dazzle you with her elegance.

[homoe]

mumpsimus......

[LeftWriteFemme]

mumpsimus......

a traditional custom or notion adhered to although shown to be unreasonable.
a person who obstinately adheres to unreasonable customs or notions.





cingulotomy




.

[homoe]

a traditional custom or notion adhered to although shown to be unreasonable.
a person who obstinately adheres to unreasonable customs or notions.





cingulotomy




.

A form of psychosurgery, introduced in 1948 as an alternative to lobotomy.

new word: agastopia

[LeftWriteFemme]

new word: agastopia


means love of one part of the body. The individual may prefer a certain part of body to do tasks, or they may protect it especially from everything by shielding it. A cure has not been found. It is very rare.



virga





.

[homoe]

means love of one part of the body. The individual may prefer a certain part of body to do tasks, or they may protect it especially from everything by shielding it. A cure has not been found. It is very rare.



virga





.

virga is an observable streak or shaft of precipitation falling from a cloud that evaporates or sublimates before reaching the ground.

[homoe]

new word: quire

[LeftWriteFemme]

new word: quire
four sheets of paper or parchment folded to form eight leaves, as in medieval manuscripts.
any collection of leaves one within another in a manuscript or book.
25 (formerly 24) sheets of paper; one twentieth of a ream.




quixotic




.

[homoe]

four sheets of paper or parchment folded to form eight leaves, as in medieval manuscripts.
any collection of leaves one within another in a manuscript or book.
25 (formerly 24) sheets of paper; one twentieth of a ream.




quixotic




.

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.


New Word: smicker

[homoe]

smicker

To look amorously at someone.


New word: cingulomania

[homoe]

cingulomania...



A strong desire to hold a girl in one's arms.

[homoe]

Sorry I forgot to leave a new word..............


new word.............cataglottism

[homoe]

Sorry I forgot to leave a new word..............


new word.............cataglottism

English word we know as French Kissing............

new word.........Quaintrelle

[homoe]

English word we know as French Kissing............

new word.........Quaintrelle

A woman who emphasizes a life of passion expressed through personal style, leisurely pastimes, charm, and cultivation of life's pleasures.


new word................rapscallion

[Orema]

A woman who emphasizes a life of passion expressed through personal style, leisurely pastimes, charm, and cultivation of life's pleasures.


new word................rapscallion

rapscallion is a noun describing a mischievous person.

new word: probity

[homoe]

rapscallion is a noun describing a mischievous person.

new word: probity

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

new word: Queue

[Orema]

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

new word: Queue

n. A line of waiting people or vehicles.
n. A long braid of hair worn hanging down the back of the neck; a pigtail.

Cattywampus

[Bèsame*]

Cattywampus....askew..cattywampus

Contovert

[cathexis]

....askew..cattywampus

Contovert

To argue a (usually incorrect) position

WOTD...anarchosyndicalism

[homoe]

To argue a (usually incorrect) position

WOTD...anarchosyndicalism

Anarcho-syndicalism is a political philosophy and anarchist school of thought that views revolutionary industrial unionism or syndicalism as a method for workers in capitalist society to gain control of an economy and thus control influence in broader society.

[Orema]

Anarcho-syndicalism is a political philosophy and anarchist school of thought that views revolutionary industrial unionism or syndicalism as a method for workers in capitalist society to gain control of an economy and thus control influence in broader society.

homoe, you didn't leave a new word, so I'm going back to the first word listed for this thread:

New word of the day:

Merkin

[Bèsame*]

Merkin...pubic wig

Vestige

[cathexis]

Merkin...pubic wig

Vestige


It is a minimal (or no) amount of a substance, a sensible trace of an entity.

Trim (in sailing)

[cathexis]

Anarcho-syndicalism is a political philosophy and anarchist school of thought that views revolutionary industrial unionism or syndicalism as a method for workers in capitalist society to gain control of an economy and thus control influence in broader society.

:deepthoughts::goodpost:

[Kätzchen]

Trim (in sailing)

Def of Trim (as in sailing): the mathematical explanation of how a vessel (boat) stays afloat in water.

LINK: https://www.marineinsight.com/naval-architecture/ship-trim/


New word: ginōskō